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Anaesthesia | Transfer | Modes of Transport

Speciality
Medical Doctors
Location
Online
Delivery
Online
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Subject matter expert
elearning for healthcare
Provider
eIntegrity

Modes of Transport
Session Overview
Description
This session considers the transport options available to critical care teams for the secondary and tertiary transfer of critically-ill patients.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this session you will be able to:

  • Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of road ambulance, helicopter and fixed-wing aircraft for the safe transfer of critically-ill patients
  • Assess the mission-specific factors that guide the choice of transport platform

Prerequisites
Before commencing this session you should complete sessions:

  • Physiological effects of patient transport: General principles (001-1600)
  • Physiological effects of patient transport: Aeromedical considerations (001-1604)
Modules this course belongs to
Certificate
Type
Delivery
Title
Anaesthesia | Transfer | Modes of Transport
Interest Areas / Topics Covered
-- GENERAL MEDICAL--, Anesthetics
Location
Provider Type
Education Provider
Time / Duration
20 to 30 minutes
Location
Online
Posted By
eIntegrity Healthcare e-Learning
Reference
Anaesthesia (e-LA) (eIntegrity), Transfer, 03_28_03 Modes of Transport
Price:
$19.00
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